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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
8
Supt. Neil E. Cross of the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union School District has named teachers for his schools in Dorset Manchester Pawlet Rupert and Sun. The notice outlines assignments across the district and confirms staff appointments for the upcoming term.
The Manchester Rescue Squad is renovating the entrance of the old firehouse on Center Hill now housing its ambulance. The town-leased building will receive non structural improvements at squad expense including a new center door, side doors replaced by windows, carriage lamps, and a new front sign reading Manchester Rescue Squad. Also listed are staff and faculty names for several area schools, and news that the new union elementary school will open September 19 with plans for Mount Laurel School staff and district offices.
Stanford Zecher saidTown Manager James L Woodard reports 80 percent state aid approved for rebuilding Mt Aeolus Lane Bridge destroyed by a lime truck. Project cost estimated at 15000 with insurance deduction. state to pay 10636.80 and town 2659.20 of 13296 total.
Walloomsac Bertha Hoag 686 7282 Gregory Luke a 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Burton Luke East Hoosick fell from his big cycle Saturday night at his home and broke several front teeth Dental surgery will be required Mr and Mrs William Gildea and family of Spring Valley NY were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Sameul Gildea
Manchester officials announced Manchester Elementary opens September 6 with students assigned to last year’s classrooms. Morning kindergartners and all new students report to the cafeteria. No registrations on opening day. parents urged to register beforehand or after. First day is full session. milk five cents. hot lunches start October 3.
Shaftsbury Elementary will open Wednesday August 31 under Supt Leon E Wagner. The calendar shows no classes on Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day and Memorial Day with several holidays and half days. Former teachers return and new staff include Samuel Carrara and John Smiel who cleaned and redecorated rooms for the opening.
Town Clerk Clara May Hemenway urged residents who have not taken the Freeman's Oath to qualify as voters for the September 13 Primary in Manchester Vermont. The oath may be taken at the clerk's office or with Justice Ralph Fleming Jr. at Fleming's Mobile Service Station. Voter qualifications require one year of residence, age over 21, and taking the Freeman's Oath. The last Civil Authority checklist revision meeting is September 7. Polls open at Manchester Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It is the last big summer event at Mr and Mrs Michael Povs ner s camp where campers set up booths on a green hillside. Streamers and banners flutter between trees as the gay affair offers games of skill and chance and even a spook house for visitors.
Casper Smith at Rutland Hospital and Ormsby DAR branch met at Taconic Road home with guest speaker Mrs Bernard Dooley of Poultney speaking on U S flag and insignia. VFW Lions Club and BPW announce picnics, meetings, and plans with delegates to NY convention and flagpole dedication discussions. Bus routes, culvert purchases, choir rehearsal, and local visits also noted along with a Moroccan king’s October visit to the Soviet Union.
Manchester Elementary School Principal Donald R. Shanks presented a curriculum plan to Zion Pre School and kindergarten directors at Zion Episcopal Church. Sessions begin Sept 12 and meet Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11 30 a.m. The program follows Texas Episcopal School Association guides including science math beginnings reading readiness and art activities for younger children. Teachers Mrs Peter Schoffstall and Mrs Ferdinand Bongartz return. Information and enrollment by calling Mrs Charles S Smith Jr in Dorset at 867 5371.
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